Boards.ie Film Club - Black Swan - 25th January

johnny_ultimate

Huh? What?
The first meeting in quite some time of the boards.ie film forum film club! The film of choice: Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. In case you need anymore persuasion, it has Natalie Portman in it, which is always good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jaI1XOB-bs

Ah. When?
Tuesday 25th of January! 20:40!

Where?
Edit: Looking like Cineworld will now be the venue of choice! Will be meeting up in the Cineworld bar beforehand, so show up anytime after seven and we'll be there.

Em... Can I Come?
Sure! Any film fans / film forum members are welcome

Can I bring a friend?
Sure! Unless they're a psychopath, in which case we'd rather you don't.

Anything else I need to know?
Since we meet in the Cineworld bar, you'll need to buy your ticket before heading up to meet us. Probably best to get the ticket as early as you can.

Hope to see you there

marwelie

I'll be there.

Just for info though, The Screen is a pain in the arse to get into for me if the film is not in Screen One! I insisted they allow me to see Sideways in Screen Two and "The Management" were not impressed.

Not the greatest fan of Cineworld but I'd prefer to go there than the Screen. Dundrum would be even better though (seeing as though I live withing throwing distance of it)

Galvasean

Galvasean's guide to running a film club:

Phase 1: Start film club
Phase 2: Present yourself as an affable but disorganised character so that someone will take on the reigns and do all the organising for you.
Phase 3: ????
Phase 4: Profit!

LambsEye

I saaaaaaaaaw it. It's amazing.

Miguel_Sanchez

I'd prefer the old Cineworld to the Screen now myself so I would to be sure to be sure.

johnny_ultimate

If Cineworld is the more popular choice, than mob rule shall win! I'm easy either way, but if accessibility issues are a problem than Cineworld may emerge more favorably.

I know LittleBook has expressed a preference towards the Screen, but if everyone else isn't too pushed we'll change to Cineworld - accessibility will have to take preference over supporting the underdog.

marwelie

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

accessibility will have to take preference over supporting the underdog.

So this means I have no excuse, I have to turn up......the pressure

johnny_ultimate

marwelie wrote: »

So this means I have no excuse, I have to turn up......the pressure

You'd better! *shakes fist* :pac:

Galvasean

Cineworld is fine by me. i havent used my unlimited card yet this month!

Up-n-atom!

Hmmm are newbies (or long-time lurkers!) welcome?! T'would be interesting to meet boardsies in the flesh

marwelie

I think I can speak for "Duh Management" when I say to all newbies, please come and bring your friends. We only bite in self defence of if you ask nicely

Galvasean

THIS:

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Em... Can I Come?
Sure! Any film fans / film forum members are welcome

Can I bring a friend?
Sure! Unless they're a psychopath, in which case we'd rather you don't.

Especially the psychopath bit.

kerash

I cannot wait to see this film, hope it's not a disappointment!

johnny_ultimate

If we're going Black Swan in Cineworld, the times are 17:50 or 20:40.

Both suit me, but I'm guessing the later one would be favourable for most? Not too late for a paniced bus run either. Just a slightly less paniced bus run :pac:

Busi_Girl08

Feck it. I need to meet people while I'm in Dublin. I might pop along, too

The Black Oil

Have not been to the cinema since October...will try to make it to this. Don't know much about the film, but am intrigued.

johnny_ultimate

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

Feck it. I need to meet people while I'm in Dublin. I might pop along, too

Do indeed, the more the merrier We don't bite, unless Galvasean's dinosaur is around again (the official film club mascot!).

The Black Oil wrote: »

Have not been to the cinema since October...will try to make it to this. Don't know much about the film, but am intrigued.

Darren Aronfsky. Natalie Portman. I don't think two proper nouns have ever sold a film to me so effectively.

Also, anyone have any preference on the two showtimes (5:50 or 8:40) so we can make a final decision?

Miguel_Sanchez

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Do indeed, the more the merrier We don't bite, unless Galvasean's dinosaur is around again (the official film club mascot!).



Darren Aronfsky. Natalie Portman. I don't think two proper nouns have ever sold a film to me so effectively.

Also, anyone have any preference on the two showtimes (5:50 or 8:40) so we can make a final decision?

Definitely 8.40. Can't make anything before 6.30 on weekdays.

johnny_ultimate

Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »

Definitely 8.40. Can't make anything before 6.30 on weekdays.

Yeah, assumed 8.40 would suit more people, so unless there are any objections I guess stick with that! Shall you be joining us Jeff, looking like there should be a healthy crowd this time around

So unless anyone has serious issues with this: meet in the Cineworld bar anytime between 7.00 and 8.20 or so, and then onwards to get decent seats and confectionery for anyone who wants them?

The Black Oil

Sounds grand

Busi_Girl08

Perfect. Will see you all there

marwelie

Sounds like a plan

candy-gal1

+1 here please

Up-n-atom!

Ended up going on a cinema-binge this weekend, just couldn't hold off seeing it! Will keep an eye out for the next gathering...

Galvasean

8.40 should be ok.
*fingers crossed I dont have to work that night*

johnny_ultimate

Hmm, appears there's an 8 PM show too. That would have the benefit of us being able to have a chat afterwards. But I have no issues with 8.40 either. I don't know, both seem fine to me, any preferences y'all? Will book my ticket tonight anyway, CANNOT WAIT.

The Black Oil

Hmm, would you say booking in advance is advisable or is Tues night not too bad for turning up on spec? Seems like it will be a fairly popular film anyway. Re time, wouldn't mind 8pm, but 8:40 is also OK with me.

Busi_Girl08

8 might suit me better, what with early starts and all :P but I'll be happy to go with the majority.

johnny_ultimate

The Black Oil wrote: »

Hmm, would you say booking in advance is advisable or is Tues night not too bad for turning up on spec? Seems like it will be a fairly popular film anyway. Re time, wouldn't mind 8pm, but 8:40 is also OK with me.

I'd say we stick with 8:40, just it being so late in the game and all

But booking in advance can't hurt, but neither would I consider it a necessity. If you're there earlier than half eight I can't imagine it being a problem buying the ticket there. I'll book later and see if it is assigned seating.

marwelie

Won't be buying in advance because the website is a pain in the arse and I don't have time to ring the box office during the day. As for assigned seating, not a problem when you bring your own chair! I'll be there no later than 7.30 anyway, Im only up the road.

johnny_ultimate

Just booked there, no seating choices so yeah you should be fine just showing up relatively close to the time.

The Black Oil

Will be along later, looking forward to it.

johnny_ultimate

Just a reminder that we'll be meeting in the Cineworld bar from seven onwards. Hopefully Galvasean will be along with his dinosaur mascot, so look out for that. If not, I'll bring along a Totoro plush as a marker.

So any newbies look out for the dinosaur or the Totoro on a table! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

The Black Oil

Very good film...and good to see the club going again.

johnny_ultimate

Good night, and absurdly good film!

Will definitely try and have less of a gap between this and the next meet up.

Sanjuro

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Good night, and absurdly good film!

Will definitely try and have less of a gap between this and the next meet up.

That'd be great. I'd love to go to one of these types of meets.

Miguel_Sanchez

I might actually turn up next time too.